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SDF 21J

2009 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

75,277 mi
Last recorded75,277 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW Z449,436 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSDF 21J
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 75,277 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge 225/45r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 May 2025 72,888 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge 225/45r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Apr 2024 71,452 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 69,539 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 66,583 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 66,454 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 65,769 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 65,763 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 59,276 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2020 59,276 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Mar 2019 54,160 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 48,878 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 43,725 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 39,110 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 39,110 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 34,096 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 28,365 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 May 2013 22,622 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 20,687 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2012 20,687 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the BMW Z4?

Based on 699,787 MOT tests across 46,739 vehicles.

79.5%
Pass Rate
3,672
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
46,739
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,961
coil spring broken 6,689
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 5,893
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,843
coil spring fractured 5,828
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SDF 21J is a 2009 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 2009 BMW Z4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.1% with a typical mileage of 49,436 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW Z4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,961 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SDF 21J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW Z4 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 17 years old, this BMW Z4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SDF 21J registered?

SDF 21J is a 2009 BMW Z4, first registered on 16 June 2009.

Is SDF 21J safe to buy?

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